Question

    A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternatives from the given ones that will complete the series.

    5, 8, __, 32, 53, 80

    A 17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The given series is consecutive odd multiple of 3 starting from 3. 5 + (3 × 1) = (5 + 3) = 8 8 + (3 × 3) = (8 + 9) = 17 17 + (3 × 5) = (17 + 15) = 32 32 + (3 × 7) = (32 + 21) = 53 53 + (3 × 9) = (53 + 27) = 80

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